TBK Co (TSE:7277) Interest Coverage: 15.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 170% Above Median

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TSE:7277 TBK Co Ltd TSE:7277
58 GF Score
Price 円355.00
GF Value 円331.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TBK Co Interest Coverage?

TBK Co TSE:7277 -0.56% 58 Interest Coverage is 15.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:7277 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円331.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, TBK Co ranks better than 58.48% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. TBK Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円557 Mil. TBK Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-37 Mil. TBK Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.05. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for TBK Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7277' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05   Med: 5.58   Max: 12.47
Current: 11.54


TSE:7277's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
58.48% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.39 vs TSE:7277: 11.54

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


TBK Co  (TSE:7277) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


TBK Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


TBK Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TBK Co's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

TBK Co Interest Coverage Chart

TBK Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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TBK Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.25 5.91 22.24 15.05 10.70

TSE:7277 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, TBK Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


TBK Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TBK Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TBK Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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TBK Co Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

TBK Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, TBK Co's Interest Expense was 円-120 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,496 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円909 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1496/-120
=12.47

TBK Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, TBK Co's Interest Expense was 円-37 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円557 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円909 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*557/-37
=15.05

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 15.05 mean?
TBK Co (TSE:7277) has a Interest Coverage of 15.05 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on TBK Co and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 5.58. Over the past decade, TBK Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.05 to 12.47. According to the industry distribution chart, TBK Co ranks #443 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is TBK Co's Interest Coverage too high?
TBK Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.05 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 5.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 12.47. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. TBK Co's value of 15.05 is 79.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TBK Co ranks #443 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TBK Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TBK Co's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, TBK Co ranks #443 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts TBK Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. TBK Co's value of 15.05 is 79.4% above this benchmark. Historically, TBK Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.05 to 12.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 8.39, TBK Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.39, based on 1,067 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TBK Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.05 is 79.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on TBK Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TBK Co's current Interest Coverage is 15.05, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TBK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TBK Co (TSE:7277) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円331.67, compared to a current price of 円355.00 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.05, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 79.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.39. TBK Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TBK Co (TSE:7277), the current Interest Coverage is 15.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is TBK Co (TSE:7277) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TBK Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円355.00 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円331.67. GuruFocus considers TBK Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7277:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.05 (170% above median its 10-year median of 5.58)
  • GF Value™: 円331.67 vs. price of 円355.00 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#443 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TBK Co Business Description

Address 4-21-1 Minami-Naruse, Machida-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 194-0045
TBK Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the development, production, and sales of components for heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty vehicles. Its products portfolio includes brakes including drum brakes consisting of air and hydraulic brakes, as well as auxiliary products for drum brakes, water pumps for engine cooling and oil pumps for engine lubrication.
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